the highest quality, offering 12-16 fruit/
vegetable options at the schools each
day. We look forward to participating in
the DoD program again this upcoming
school year.
She directs 38 staff members, manages the
food service budget, and excels in the HACCP
implementation training program that
ensures food safety for all involved. To date,
our food service department has won over
400 Diamond Awards and 3 City of Pittsburgh
Awards from the Allegheny County Health
Department and Food Advisory Board for food
safety and HACCP implementation.
Wood serves on the District’s Leadership
Team and works with students, parents, and
school nurses to implement special needs
menus such as gluten free, diabetic options,
and new meatless meals and vegetarian
options to satisfy the palates of our diverse
population. She has over 22 years of
management experience both in the private
sector and school nutritional services. Wood
is equipped with a graduate degree from
Duquesne University, a Master’s Degree in
Leadership and Global Business Ethics and
a Bachelor of Science in Business and IT
from California University of PA. She is also a
Registered Dietetic
Technician (DTR)
which allows her to
work closely with our
families regarding
special needs to
complete nutritional
analysis of the menu.
She has earned
several credentials
from the AFPA -
American Fitness
Professionals and Associates as a “Certified
Sports Nutritional Consultant,” “Certified Sport
Conditioning Specialist,” and “Certified Weight
Management Specialist.” As a life-long learner,
Wood holds her National Accreditation as a
School Nutritional Specialist from the School
Nutrition Association.
Memberships include: American Dietetic
Association, PA Academy of Nutrition &
Dietetics, Pittsburgh Regional Food Service
Directors Associations (PRFSD), and School
Nutrition Association (SNA). She serves on
the Advisory Board of Directors for CCAC
Dietetics program, the Board for Pittsburgh
Regional Food Service Director and has been
nominated to serve on the Allegheny County
Health Department Advisory Board by her
peers to represent Allegheny County public
schools.
Our goal is to always serve safe, delicious,
and healthy food to our students and to assure
that we offer convenience to the families of
our community. “It is my privilege to work at
South Fayette and to serve your children and
the families of our community,” says Wood.
For information, questions or comments
please phone us at 412-221-4542 x279.